It is the weekend and it is
going to be lots going on out there you won’t want to miss. The problem is that
you go out feeling like a queen wearing an astonishing dress that you have
cautiously ironed and with a makeup flawlessly covering all your face’s
imperfections and finally, your statement jewelry all ready to sparkle in
public. The major issue is what happens when you come back from the outer world
of partying, drinking and most probably, sweating; abandoning our heels in a
corner and avoiding any kind of reflection within the house, most of us fall
asleep whispering: “tomorrow I’ll deal with the makeup and the dress”. Tomorrow
arrives (usually faster than expected) and what you see in the mirror that you
finally decided to confront is not very… well let’s face it, it’s ugly. So, I
would like to share some tips for a better appearance after a wild night hoping
it will be of assistance for some of us women to look fresh for a
casual lunch with friends the day after:
Pre-hydration:
Before going out you have to keep in
mind that alcohol dehydrates your skin and hair. So before putting your
foundation, remember to use a moisturizing cream, oil (one that suits your
skin type) or a B-12 complex vitamin. Ow, and drink lots of water.
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| Uriage Isofil Moisturizing Cream |
Prevent puffiness:
According to Glamour Magazine, sleeping
with an extra pillow really helps the “lymphatic drainage” and prevents fluid
from accumulating. A B5 serum may also be applied for the skin before sleeping.
Anti-circles:
As caffeine is good for the face,
experts advise to put green tea bags over the eyes and the sides of your nose
for two minutes.
Makeup:
In my opinion, the only kind of makeup
suitable for such circumstances is a corrector (green for redness and yellow
for the blackness around the eyes).
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| Clarins Eye Concealer |
Tinted Moisturizer vs. Foundation:
The latter
doesn't work well on hydrated skins and doesn't absorb as well creating little
“cracks” on your skin. Thus, better use a tinted moisturizer for hydration and
coverage.
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| Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer |
Bright Eyes:
Use a beige liner along your waterline
so the eye can look wide and rested. It is then optional to put mascara on.
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| Estee Lauder Pure Color Shadow Sugar Biscuit |
Lips a Mourrir:
Wear a bold, hydrating lipstick on
to distract from any flaws on your face
The Hair: A very simple chignon or a pony tail
always works better. Try to keep the hair up, it rarely looks awesome down
after a wild night.
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| Mac Winter colors lipsticks |
The Highlighter and a touch of Blush:
Apply some
light reflecting highlighter on the top of your cheekbones, the bridge of your
nose and on the middle of your forehead; with a not-to-red, not-to brown blush
you can hit the door and Hasta La Vista!
Mac White Highlighter Chanel Blush "Espiegle"
The Smell:
Wear a light fruity or sweet perfume which will put
forward your innocence; always works better with a light makeup rather than a heavy Chanel No5.
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| Chocolover by Aquolina |
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